Morata Scores Twice as Atlético Madrid Beat Rivals Real Madrid
Result Ends Real's 100% Start to La Liga Season
Morata Double Earns Atlético Madrid Derby Win over Real Madrid
Atlético Madrid claimed a deserved 3-1 win over Real Madrid in a pulsating Madrid derby on Thursday, with Álvaro Morata scoring twice to end Real's perfect start to the La Liga season.
Morata opened the scoring in the 19th minute, heading in a cross from Antoine Griezmann. Real Madrid fought back and leveled in the 79th minute through Karim Benzema's penalty. However, Morata struck again just three minutes later, pouncing on a loose ball to restore Atlético's lead.
Griezmann then sealed the win in the 83rd minute, finishing off a counter-attack with a cool finish. The result sees Atlético Madrid move up to third in the table, while Real Madrid remain top but now have a two-point deficit to Barcelona.
For Real Madrid, it was their first defeat of the season in all competitions. They had won their first eight games in La Liga and also won the European Super Cup. However, they were second best to Atlético Madrid on Thursday and were ultimately unable to extend their perfect record.
Atlético Madrid, on the other hand, will be delighted with the win. They had lost their last two games against Real Madrid and had not beaten their rivals since 2020. The victory will give them a huge boost of confidence and will be a major statement of intent in the title race.
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